Twitter has just started rolling out a much needed update for the official Twitter app for Android and iPhone. The latest update comes with expanded tweets, push notification for tweets, improvements to search auto-complete, performance improvements, tappable avatars and much more. This update bumps the Twitter for Android to v3.3 and Twitter for iPhone to v4.3.

Earlier, receiving tweets from your favorite users was possible only via SMS. However, the new push notification feature allows you to get notifications from people whom you follow whenever they send a new tweet or re-tweet. You can easily turn on push notifications for tweets for any user via the action button on their profile. This update also brings the expanded tweets feature which allows you to view the image preview or play videos without leaving the app.

The latest version of Twitter app also brings major improvements in search autocomplete which lets you see more suggestions when you are searching for people. Apart from that, you can now visit any user profile just by tapping the avatar. Check out the complete changelog after the break.

Changelog:

Twitter for Android v3.3

Expanded Tweets: when you view Tweet details containing links to partner sites, you can now see content previews, view images, play videos and more

Push notifications for Tweets: choose to receive notifications from people you follow anytime they tweet or retweet

Improvements to search autocomplete for users

Tappable avatars that take you directly to user profiles

Many other tweaks, polish, and bug and crasher fixes

Twitter for iPhone v4.3

Expanded Tweets: when you view Tweet details containing links to partner websites, you can now see content previews, view images, play videos and more

Enhanced experience around selected events with the best Tweets and photos from those involved

Push notifications for Tweets: choose to receive notifications from people you follow anytime they tweet or retweet

Ambient notifications: enables you to see brief non-interruptive notifications in the status bar while you are using the app

Improvements to search autocomplete for users

Discover: now indicates when new stories are available for you to view

Tappable avatars that take you directly to user profiles

Performance improvements

Support for password entry in app when experiencing authentication issues

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